Opening a corporate bank account in the UAE can be complex due to strict KYC and compliance requirements. Our team leverages long‑standing relationships with tier‑1 banks to streamline your application. We assist with preparing documents, liaising with bankers and completing due diligence, ensuring your account is opened swiftly and meets your operational needs. Whether you need local AED accounts, multi‑currency accounts or merchant services to accept credit‑card payments, we help you choose the right bank and set up payment gateways so you can transact confidently.
A dedicated corporate bank account separates your business finances from your personal funds, which is essential for legal compliance, transparent accounting and building credibility with customers and investors. Many free zones and mainland authorities require an active corporate account to issue or renew licences.
Once your account is open, maintaining it requires regular monitoring and adherence to bank policies. Keeping sufficient balances, updating KYC documents, reporting changes in ownership or activity and ensuring transactions align with your stated business purpose all help you stay in good standing.
We have strong relationships with major UAE banks—including Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank, ADCB, RAKBANK and Dubai Islamic Bank—along with reputable international banks and digital banking providers. Our network allows us to match you with the right institution for your needs.
Banks conduct enhanced due diligence for activities deemed high risk, such as trading in restricted commodities, dealing with sanctioned jurisdictions or operating in industries subject to strict regulatory oversight (for example, crypto assets or gambling). Applicants from sanctioned countries may also face additional scrutiny. We help you prepare a robust compliance file to navigate these requirements.
In addition to standard bank accounts, businesses often require merchant accounts and payment gateways to accept card payments online or at point of sale. Through our partnerships with providers like AFS, Network International and Magnati, we arrange cost‑effective payment solutions tailored to your revenue model.